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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1961

Page

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Army Unit Joins Rebels In Ecuador Power Fight

Quito is tense as the Chimborazo regiment of engineers mutinies after Vice President Carlos Arósemena is arrested by President José Velasco Ibarra. Arosemena’s aides were detained and jailed. An air force reconnaissance flies over Quito as Gen Angel Zurita pledges to keep order and support Velasco Ibarra amid tax moves to curb inflation.

Ecuador Quito Carlos Arosemena Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Arosemena Congress Federal Genzallo Jacome National Security Chimborazo Regiment of Engineers Angel Zurita Velasco Ibarra

Ringside Denied To Recanter At Lenin Mausoleum Stand

Former president Klementi Voroshilov, 80, tried to force entry onto the Lenin mausoleum reviewing stand for the Bolshevik anniversary parade. He was barred by an officer after arguing with guards and was escorted away, then watched the parade from a side spot near the tomb.

Moscow Klementi Y. Voroshilovy Lenin Mausoleum Soviet Communist Party Khrushchev Red Square Voroshilov Secret Police

Milk Drought Ends In East In New York City

A two week milk drought in New York City and Long Island ended on election day with a plan to arbitrate the last issue in a Teamsters strike over overtime pay. Industry spokesman says home deliveries will expand from breakfast hours to more areas. Before the strike began Oct 24, daily city consumption reached 6.5 million quarts with 1.5 million in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

New York Long Island Teamsters Nassau Suffolk

Delta College Students Hold Nuclear Protest Sit-in

About 40 Delta College students camp in a cornfield near the campus to protest nuclear weapons testing. They operate in relays around the clock with tents and food supplied by sympathizers. the sit-in continues until noon Saturday. Marlene Waltman notes parental objections and urges greater concern for nuclear testing.

Bay City Mich Delta College Marlene Waltman Marlene

Methodist ministers discuss preaching on college campuses

Several hundred Methodist ministers gathered in Cincinnati to discuss preaching on and around college campuses. The First National Convocation on Preaching in College and University Communities is scheduled to end Thursday.

Cincinnati Methodist Church

International dancer Michio Ito dies at 68

Michio Ito, renowned dancer, died Monday from a cerebral hemorrhage at age 68. Born in Japan, Ito achieved international fame for his stage work and contributions to modern dance.

Tokyo Michio Ito

Nehru Warns Kennedy Against Sending Troops to South Viet Nam

In a Newport White House meeting Nehru advised President Kennedy against deploying U S combat troops to South Viet Nam amid discussions of Southeast Asia Berlin and nuclear testing. In California two vast fires threaten Pacific Palisades Bel Air and Brentwood as officials fear a 10 mile front and 200 homes burned.

Washington India Nehru Kennedy U. S South Viet Nam Maxwell D. Taylor Taylor White House Pierre Salinger Laos Southeast Asia Berlin Newport R. I Los Angeles Pacific Palisades California Burt Lancaster Joe E. Brown Zsa Zsa Gabor Richard M. Nixon Hollywood Hills Santa Monica Mountains Swank Bel-Air Brentwood Topanga Canyon Bel-Air Topanga Rustic Canyon Ocean Keith Klinger

Crosby Baby Awaits Father's Homecoming

Week-old Nathaniel Patrick Crosby awaits his first glimpse of father Bing Crosby. Bing Crosby is due back home this week from London where he is filming a picture. The infant was taken home from Queen of Angels Hospital Monday by his mother Kathy Crosby.

Hollywood Nathaniel Patrick Crosby Bing Crosby Bing London Queen of Angels Hospital Kathy Crosby

New Jersey and New York City Voters Head to Polls

Nation watches critical elections as New Jersey voters head to the polls for the governor race between Eisenhower Republican James P. Mitchell and Democrat Richard J. Hughes and New York City voters focus on the mayoral contest between Louis J. Lefkowitz and incumbent Robert F. Wagner.

New Jersey New York City James P. Mitchell Richard J. Hughes Kennedy Louis J. Lefkowitz Robert F. Wagner

Constellation Fire Tightens Battle on New Carrier Trial

A blaze in the Constellation's machinery room killed four sailors and injured nine during a trial run. Navy reports say the ship, last December’s fatal fire victim, sustained only minor damage this time. Fuel oil spray on a hot steam line triggered the blaze, which was quickly contained. Captain Thomas J. Walker stated the incident in a Pentagon release as the carrier neared New York after a southeastern cruise.

Washington New York U. S Thomas J. Walker Edgartown Mass Pentagon

Local Issues Dominate Ohio Election Voter Turnout

In Columbus today, clear weather preceded Ohio's general election. Secretary of State Ted W. Brown forecast 2,818,100 voters but turnout is expected to be far lower as interest centers on local issues rather than constitutional amendments.

Columbus Ohio Ted W. Brown

Factory worker admits bank robbery with dynamite threat

Sheriff Russell J. Fossan says a Minerva factory worker admitted using the threat of dynamite to rob the Farmers National Bank in Hanoverton of about $5000. He will be turned over to the FBI.

Salem Russell J. Fossan Minerva Farmers National Bank Hanoverton FBI

A E C Grants Cleveland Study on Radiation Effects

The Atomic Energy Commission approved a 254 763 dollar grant to Western Reserve University to fund a study on how radiation affects the human body. The grant supports research by WRU scientists and related medical investigations into radiation exposure and safety.

CLEVELAND +P U. S. Atomic Energy Commission Western Reserve University

Bells Guide Her On Field During Miami Marching Band

Leah Russell, 16 and blind since birth, marches with Southwest Miami High Band guided by two bell players. Band director Marvin Mockabee praises her patience and the radar like sound of bells helping her stay in a straight line while navigating left and right flank movements.

Miami, Fla Leah Sell Southwest Miami Marvin Mockabee Mockabee

DiSalle Not In Line For Cabinet Post

Gov. Michael V. DiSalle denies any talks about a Washington post with Kennedy administration officials. He says he has not discussed any position directly or indirectly. DiSalle was mentioned as a possible successor to Secretary Ribicoff who was linked to a Supreme Court judgeship.

DiSalle Michael V. DiSalle Kennedy Washington National Abraham Ribicoff Supreme Court

Council Refuses Extra Parking Fine Change in Quip

POTTSTOWN Pa Ralph Richards of Pennsburg was fined $1 for parking on the wrong side. He sent in $10 with a note saying keep the change. The Pottstown Borough Council ordered the treasurer to return the extra $9.

Pottstown Ralph Richards Pennsburg Pottstown Borough

Train Hits Oil Truck in Hamilton Turning Oil Into Spill

A Baltimore and Ohio freight train struck a double fuel oil tank truck in Hamilton today, rupturing one tank and spilling about 3700 gallons of oil over a wide area. No injuries were reported.

Hamilton Baltimore & Ohio

Space chimps train at Cape Canaveral for rocket launches

Five primates including Ham the veteran traveler undergo training at Cape Canaveral Florida in preparation for two upcoming rocket launches. A rhesus monkey also joins the training effort as part of the mission readiness program.

Cape Canaveral Fla Ham

Draftee Rejections Near Half in Defense Figures

Defense Department spokesman says 45.7 percent of draftees faced physical or mental rejection in the year ending last June. Edward L. Katzenbach noted that of about half a million men entering service, under 100,000 were draftees and that overall rejection with volunteers drops to 33 percent.

Dayton Defense Department Edward L. Katzenbach Katzenbach

Plebe Loses Cadet Status At West Point

Paul Weaver an 18 year old plebe from Portsmouth Ohio who vanished for 66 days has resurfaced at West Point a spokesman says. Col Joel Stevens academy spokesman states the action against Weaver will end his cadet career and he can never return as a cadet.

West Point N.Y Paul Weaver Portsmouth Ohio Military Academy Weaver Joel Stevens Academy

Thieves Find Surprise in Jack in the Box Carton Heist

In Rochester a theft from a truck yields a carton with 12 jack in the box toys inside. No further details on suspects or motive are given.

Rochester N. Y

Theater Exit Steals Scene From Comedy

Principal Margaret Walsh leads 146 Sayreville seniors from the National Theater during the Washington opening of Sunday in New York. She says the mass walkout was the right thing to do and followed their view that the show is inappropriate for 16 year olds.

Washington New Jersey National Theater New York Margaret Walsh Sayreville N. J

Locker club inquiry touches on liquor controls in Columbus

State Liquor Director Richard C. Crouch admits membership in a Day ton locker club for eight years. Governor Michael V. Di Salle questions if this differs from bottle clubs he has denounced as prohibition era speak-easys.

Columbus Richard C. Crouch Dayton Michael V. di Salle Crouch

Governor DiSalle to Award $7500 Journalism Scholarship

Gov Michael V DiSalle will present a seven thousand five hundred dollar perpetual scholarship to the Ohio State University School of Journalism. The ceremony occurs Saturday during the 31st annual convention of the Journalism Association of Ohio Schools.

Columbus Michael V. DiSalle Ohio State University School of Journalism Journalism Association of Ohio

Columbus roofing firm chief charged with bribe offer

The Columbus roofing firm president was charged by the highway patrol today with offering a $150 bribe to a Columbus State School official.

Columbus Highway Patrol

Britain Faces Berlin Crossing Change In East Berlin

Britain could control a new crossing in the British sector if the Soviets close Checkpoint Charlie amid East Berlin pressure. Allied powers weigh responses while debates in Washington and the ambassadorial group reveal rifts over policy and handling of Soviet demands.

East Berlin State Department Berlin Friedrichstrasse United States Kennedy Berlin Wall

U S Seeks Postponement on China Seat Vote at UN

The United States works behind the scenes at the United Nations to block a General Assembly vote on Red China’s seat. With the session half over, Washington tests support for postponement via creating a special committee to study the issue and report next year.

United Nations N.Y United States General Assembly Red China U. N China Assembly

Eisenhower Votes in Pennsylvania Municipal Election

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, appearing hale after a Washington medical checkup, voted in Gettysburg Pennsylvania during the late municipal election. He is listed as a participant in the election with a public appearance in the state.

Gettysburg Dwight D. Eisenhower Washington Pennsylvania

Sam Rayburn in serious condition with cancer

Bonham Texas report states House Speaker Sam Rayburn cancer illness left him serious but improving with a restful day Monday as doctors assess his strength.

Bonham, Tex Sam Rayburn

Khrushchev Says USSR Will Halt Nuclear Tests If Others Stop

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev told reporters at a reception that Moscow will suspend nuclear testing when other nations halt their tests. He did not set a deadline and linked the move to international restraint.

Moscow Khrushchev Soviet Union

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